Firm at a glance
CRV is a platform private equity firm founded in 1970 and headquartered in San Francisco, CA, per its own website [S1].
What they buy
Based on publicly disclosed portfolio holdings, CRV appears to concentrate on technology companies across artificial intelligence, security, and developer infrastructure sectors [S1]. The firm’s recent activity shows a pronounced focus on AI-related businesses, including robotics, data platforms, and science applications. Portfolio companies span fintech, procurement software, networking, and local commerce, suggesting a broad technology mandate rather than vertical specialization [S1].
Portfolio
Security
7AI (platform, February 2024), Outtake (platform, February 2024), Vega (platform, March 2025), and Tailscale (platform, 2022, networking/security) [S1].
Artificial Intelligence and Data
Reflection AI (platform, February 2024), Skild AI (platform, May 2024, robotics/AI), Periodic Labs (platform, September 2025, AI/science), Protege (platform, August 2024, AI/data), Encord (platform, 2021, AI/data), and Cribl (platform, February 2019, data/AI platform) [S1].
Developer Tools and Infrastructure
CodeRabbit (platform, July 2024, developer tools) and Vercel (platform, 2015, developer infrastructure) [S1].
Other Technology Sectors
Apex (platform, May 2024, aerospace), Mercury (platform, 2019, fintech), Zip (platform, 2021, procurement software), and DoorDash (platform, 2013, local commerce) [S1].
Recent activity (last 24 months)
* Periodic Labs (AI/science), September 2025 [S1]
* Vega (security), March 2025 [S1]
* Protege (AI/data), August 2024 [S1]
* CodeRabbit (developer tools), July 2024 [S1]
* Apex (aerospace), May 2024 [S1]
* Skild AI (robotics/AI), May 2024 [S1]
* 7AI (security), February 2024 [S1]
* Outtake (security), February 2024 [S1]
* Reflection AI (AI), February 2024 [S1]
How this firm fits a seller
CRV’s portfolio composition suggests the firm targets technology businesses with software or platform characteristics rather than traditional services or manufacturing. The firm maintains offices in both San Francisco and Palo Alto, CA [S1], positioning it within the venture capital and growth equity ecosystem typical of Silicon Valley investors. No add-on acquisitions were surfaced in public records over the trailing twelve months, indicating a platform-focused investment approach. Sellers in cybersecurity, AI infrastructure, or developer tooling sectors may find sector alignment with CRV’s observed investment pattern.
Sources
[S1] https://crv.com (as of 2026-01-01)
Frequently asked questions
Does CRV buy security businesses?
Yes, per publicly available portfolio information as of January 2026. CRV has acquired multiple security-focused platforms including 7AI, Outtake, and Vega between February 2024 and March 2025, along with Tailscale in the networking/security category in 2022 [S1].
What companies has CRV acquired recently?
Recent acquisitions reported on the firm’s website include Periodic Labs (AI/science) in September 2025, Vega (security) in March 2025, and Protege (AI/data) in August 2024 [S1]. The firm completed nine platform investments during the 24-month period ending in early 2026.
Where is CRV based and how big is the firm?
CRV is headquartered in San Francisco, CA, with an additional office in Palo Alto, CA, per its website as of January 2026 [S1]. The firm was founded in 1970 [S1]. Fund size and assets under management were not publicly disclosed in available sources.
Is CRV still actively acquiring?
Yes, based on recent transaction history. CRV completed its most recent publicly disclosed acquisition in September 2025 with Periodic Labs [S1], and the firm executed nine platform investments during the 24 months ending in early 2026, indicating ongoing acquisition activity.
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